The chart below shows how JHG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, JHG sees a -3.83% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.62% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.66%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Capital Inflow Turnaround: Net inflows of $2.4 billion in 2024, a significant turnaround from $31 billion in outflows two years ago, demonstrating strong momentum in attracting new capital.
EPS Growth Improvement: Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 30% year-over-year to $1.07, reflecting improved financial performance and operational efficiency.
AUM Growth and Outlook: Total AUM rose by 13% in 2024, reaching $378.7 billion, driven by positive net flows and strong market performance, providing a favorable outlook for 2025.
Shareholder Returns Commitment: The firm returned $458 million to shareholders in 2024 through dividends and share repurchases, highlighting strong cash flow generation and commitment to shareholder returns.
Active ETF Market Expansion: The active ETF segment saw net inflows of $14 billion, with AUM more than doubling to $27 billion, positioning Janus Henderson as the 8th largest provider of active ETFs globally.
Negative
Quarterly Net Flow Improvement: Net flows for the quarter were $3,300,000,000 compared to net inflows of $400,000,000 last quarter, indicating a significant improvement but still reflecting a challenging environment with net outflows of $3,100,000,000 a year ago.
AUM Decline Analysis: Ending AUM was down 1% from the 3rd quarter as adverse markets and currency adjustments offset the net inflows, highlighting the impact of external factors on asset management performance.
Equity Market Challenges: Equity flows were negative $2,500,000,000, which declined compared to the last quarter, indicating ongoing challenges in the active equities market despite some improvement from negative $3,200,000,000 a year ago.
Operating Expenses Increase: Adjusted operating expenses in the 4th quarter increased 14% to $363,000,000, primarily reflecting higher incentive compensation and previously communicated expected increases in non-compensation expenses, which could pressure margins going forward.
Mutual Fund Performance Struggles: 4th quarter performance fees of $68,000,000 included negative $6,000,000 from U.S. Mutual fund performance fees, which, while improved from negative $17,000,000 in the Q4 of 2023, still reflects a struggle in generating performance fees from mutual funds.
Earnings call transcript: Janus Henderson Q4 2024 beats earnings forecasts
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